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13 Australians face death penalty in Iraq
Thirteen Australians transferred from Syria to Iraq could face the death penalty, including Tareq Kamleh, known as "Dr Jihad," who was until recently thought to be dead.
The group was transferred as part of a broader operation dealing with foreign fighters.
Their cases have raised concerns about the potential application of the death penalty.
Iraq
Sovereign state in Western Asia
Sovereign state in Western Asia
Tareq Kamleh
Australian medical doctor who travelled to Syria to join Islamic extremist group ISIL
Australian medical doctor who travelled to Syria to join Islamic extremist group ISIL